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Marriott International is among global hospitality giants accelerating expansion across East Africa, as Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania lead Africa’s next wave of hotel development and tourism-driven investment. Photo / Ivan Atuheirwe
Marriott International is among global hospitality giants accelerating expansion across East Africa, as Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania lead Africa’s next wave of hotel development and tourism-driven investment. Photo / Ivan Atuheirwe

Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania Set to Deliver Africa’s Next Wave of Hotel Supply as Global Brands Expand Across East Africa

Eastern Africa is emerging as the continent’s most dynamic hotel development market, with Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania set to deliver the next wave of new hospitality supply as global brands accelerate their
March 10, 2026
Nick Barigye, newly appointed Group CEO of Crystal Ventures Limited, steps into his new role after nearly six years leading the Kigali International Financial Centre into continental prominence.

Nick Barigye Named Group CEO of Crystal Ventures: Architect of Kigali’s Financial Hub Returns to Private Sector Helm

In a major leadership transition at the heart of Rwanda’s economic landscape, Nick Barigye, the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), has been appointed Group CEO of
July 17, 2025
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Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote gathered Africa's movers and shakers including top billionaires and leaders at the Africa Renaissance Retreat in Kigali, Rwanda to discuss the future, and the continent's transformation.

Billionaire Dangote gathers Africa’s billionaires and movers and shakers in Kigali, to shape Africa’s transformation agenda

The President and Chief Executive of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote (www.Dangote.com), has called on African business leaders to take the lead in transforming the continent. Speaking at the just
September 14, 2024